Located across from the historic Alamo, Ripley's Believe It or Not! is one of the largest and most interactive Ripley's in the United States. Explore three floors with more than 50 unusual and fascinating exhibits, including 3,500 pounds of the actual Berlin Wall with documentary footage, historic Titanic exhibit, the car that Lee Harvey Oswald rode in on the day he assassinated President Kennedy, and a two-trunked elephant. The Louis Tussaud's Wax Works features more than 200 life-like wax figures in themed settings of Hollywood. Themed settings include history, Children's Land of Make-Believe, Passion of Christ, Heroes of the Lone Star, horror and more. Snack bar, arcade area and Cargo Hold Gift Shop are on the premises. Open daily at 10 a.m. Closing times vary with the seasons. Admission charge. 301 Alamo Plaza. 210/224-9299. www.ripleys.com/sanantonio.
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
